Julia Gillard: Australia must become a regional cyber-security leader

Julia Gillard has named “integrated cyber policy and operations” one of three key national security strategy priorities for the next five years. As part of this strategy we will see the establishment of the Australian Cyber Security Centre by the end of this year.

This is a commendable move, but should serve only as a first step in the government’s efforts in cyberspace. Australia must lead the region in dealing with cyber warfare, cyber terrorism and cyber crime using our extensive technological capacity and existing regional relationships.